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To expand on what is out there publicly on our Hot Board...
I mentioned in another thread that sources had been extremely quiet over the last 24-32 hours. Well, that drought has subsided. And what I'm told is that the pursuit of
Mark Richt continues with positive momentum just as it had prior to Georgia's announcement of his firing. In fact, according to our sources, the Cavaliers are "expecting to have a conversation" with him this week, though not on the same Monday/Tuesday timeframe as things appeared on prior to the UGA decision. The thinking, given the level of talks thus far, is that he does want to coach next year. My sources are still reluctant to give odds or anything of the nature but the information continues to be positive.
That being said, UVa is still, as I've said previously, looking to have multiple conversations. Sources were a bit unclear on exactly what the pecking order behind Richt looks like but suffice to say it's pretty long. At this point, I can tell you that
Mike Sanford is on the list but my sources don't see him as a frontrunner yet.
Mack Brown is also on the list, probably at or maybe just about Sanford, because the decision makers in this search are point "track record" pretty high up on their wish list. I still expect the other current HC candidates to get a look but there's a little growing momentum for Brown in large part because he's someone who has shown he can do the job. That experience, I'm told, is important. Lastly,
Greg Schiano remains a name on the board but nothing at this point that would lead me to believe he's near the top of the list or surging there. Again, his experience could be intriguing but there is a small question about fit. I still have yet to hear enough about him to put him on the actual hot board. Lastly,
Jeff Brohm is a guy I think that UVa will likely try to talk to but not until after his team plays in the CUSA title game this weekend.
With that, I'll open the floor for questions...
